Not sure which has killed more - hippos or crocs, but when I canoed on the Zambezi I know the hippos are a lot more intimidating in a light boat than crocs. The Zambezi crocs didn't worry me at all as long as I stayed out of the water.
I don't think a canoe would pose much of an obstacle to a hippo.
-------------------- John aka NitroX
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Govt get out of our lives NOW!
"I love the smell of cordite in the morning."
"A Sharp spear needs no polish"